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EJ13 BYY

2013 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,519 mi
Last recorded158,519 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Focus62,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 BYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 158,519 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 144,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 144,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,835 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 5 Mar 2024 133,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 1 Mar 2023 120,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,695 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly and has shallow cracks between treads but tread depth 4mm at measurable points

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge but tread depth 4mm at measurable points

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,090 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 83,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 68,730 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 68,727 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 51,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 33,472 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EJ13 BYY is a 2013 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 62,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ13 BYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ13 BYY registered?

EJ13 BYY is a 2013 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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The MOT history for EJ13 BYY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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